Gunner Petrea
Mechatronics Engineer
Specialties
Machine Design, Product Development, CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, PCB Design & Assembly, Hardware & Firmware Design, Embedded Systems, System Dynamics and Controls, Coding & Programming (C/C++, Python, MATLAB) & Soldering
Bio
Gunner studied mechanical engineering, earning his BSME and MSME at UNC Charlotte with a concentration in dynamics and controls. During college, he was a member of the UNC Charlotte Rocketry Team and worked for an additive manufacturing company where he developed a fully automated nozzle offset calibration routine for FDM 3D printers. Outside of work he enjoys working on hobby projects involving novel control techniques and building 3D printers.
Gunner has been at Bravo Team since January of 2022 and has focused primarily on designing and constructing automated systems in the food and packaging industry for in-restaurant automation.
Greatest Accomplishments
Developing an automated ice dispensing method that is incredibly fast and accurate.